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See injured man rescued from Forest Hall roof by firefighters
Firefighters and paramedics worked together to rescue an injured man from a roof.
Emergency services were called just before 8.30am on Wednesday after a man suffered injuries while he was on top of a roof on Station Road, Forest Hall .
Incapable to get down on his own, firefighters from Gosforth fire station used an aerial ladder platform to reach the man.
He was then brought down securely to receive medical treatment and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle .
The North East Ambulance Service hazardous area response team praised the teamwork shown by the two emergency services. read more
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